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| Code | FZK420 |
| Name | Introduction to Astrophysics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To learn the concepts of astronomy, To recognize the importance of knowing the sky, to know technological innovations related to space science
Course Content
In this course, Night sky, Scales and Dimensions, Constellations, Earth, Sun and Solar system, Astronomy catalogues, Observations at visible frequencies, Optical telescopes, Photometric concepts and luminosities, Gravitation and Kepler's Laws, Stars, Stellar spectrum and Classification, Radiation from Celestial Bodies. ; Topics such as continuous radiation, absorption and emission line spectrum, star structure, star formation and star evolution, and compact objects are covered.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Astrophysics , Nihal Ercan Yayınevi: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Notes
An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, by Bradley W. Carroll, Dale A. Ostlie, Cambridge Univ. Press
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Examines the concepts of astronomy and space sciences analytically and multidimensionally. |
| LO02 | To comprehend the models compatible with the data obtained from astronomical observations |
| LO03 | Understanding the connection of astrophysics with other sciences |
| LO04 | Physically comprehend and interpret the radiation mechanisms of the structures in the universe. |
| LO05 | follow current developments in space sciences |
| LO06 | Outlines basic observation techniques in the field of Astrophysics |
| LO07 | Describes the celestial bodies formed as a result of stellar evolution. |
| LO08 | Explains the classes, properties and movements of stars with examples. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the developments in the field of Physics and uses scientific methods and techniques. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Combine the knowledge gained in the field of Physics with the knowledge in other scientific fields and explains the method of producing scientific knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he has acquired in the field of Physics and designs experiments related to his field. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Improves himself by knowing that the learning process is lifelong. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowing the importance of individual development, she/he implements what is necessary. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the developments in the field of physics in terms of social ethics by watching and learning them. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night sky, Scales and Dimensions, Team stars | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 2 | Earth, Sun and Solar system, Astronomy catalogs | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 3 | Electromagnetic waves, Telescopes, Observations at visible frequencies | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 4 | Optical telescopes, resolution and viewing angle | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 5 | Photometric concepts and visible and absolute brightness | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 6 | Gravitation and Kepler Laws, Virial Theorem | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 7 | Star spectrum, Field equation, HR diagram | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 9 | Star clusters, color-magnitude diagrams | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 10 | Radiation from the celestial bodies; continuous irradiation Synchrotron, Braking radiation | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 11 | Compton scattering, bound-free transitions | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 12 | Emission line spectrum, Doppler effect; radial velocity | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 13 | Star structure; Pressure and temperature gradient, mass distribution and energy production | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 14 | Star formation; Star evolution before and after mainland, Population I and II stars | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 15 | Properties of White (Dwarf, Neutron Star, Black Hole) | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 16 | Term Exams | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev | |
| 17 | Term Exams | İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||